Constipation is one of the problems we frequently encounter today in the Infant and Child age group;
First of all, the most common causes are insufficient fluid intake and inadequate or incorrect nutrition, and we encounter it more frequently during the transition to solid food.
Constipation is generally less common in the neonatal period, and the onset of constipation, especially after birth, brings to mind diseases that require surgery in terms of pediatric surgery and requires a good evaluation and further examination.
Again, such as breast milk insufficiency in the neonatal period. Constipation, which is common but develops later rather than congenitally, is one of the most common causes of constipation.
As babies grow and transition periods in their eating habits are among the common causes of constipation. This problem may arise in children as a result of incorrect and unconscious feeding, especially during the transition to supplementary food. .
Constipation, again with a cause and effect relationship, can lead to the development of cracks in the anus, medically known as anal fissure, after defecating solid. As a result of the pain caused by this, constipation becomes more chronic and becomes more difficult to get out of, as the child does not want to poop.
Anal Fissure is a very painful and disturbing condition; if left untreated, constipation treatment alone may not be sufficient and permanent.
In the treatment of constipation, the physician must perform a complete physical examination, A successful treatment can only be achieved by determining the exact source of the problem after performing the necessary laboratory and radiological examinations.
First of all, constipation due to the nutritional disorders we see most frequently should be brought to mind; Regardless of the underlying cause, in addition to drug treatment, the family should be given training on feeding education and behavioral corrections, and if necessary, families should receive professional help from a dietitian, child psychiatrist and pedagogue.
More rarely, Hypothyroidism, Hirschsprung Disease, Cystic Disease. It may be due to reasons such as fibrosis and some Metabolic Diseases.
Such rarer diseases must be considered in cases of resistant constipation and diagnosed with the necessary laboratory and radiological examinations. However, it is possible to treat such diseases and solve the problem of constipation by performing the necessary medication and sometimes surgeries.
In the light of all this information, I would like to point out how problematic the nutritional habits of our children and behavioral mistakes of our families in this regard can be. Since this is the most common cause of constipation and can be easily prevented, it is very important that we make our society more conscious about this issue.
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